Beckenried Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Beckenried
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This is the Snow Forecast for Beckenried, Switzerland for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 13:34 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 17 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 14in |
| Next 7 Days | 14in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Beckenried.
Forecast for today in Beckenried
Max 57°F
Min 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 49°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 5,673ft to 5,148ft, with rain below.
Engelberg (11 miles from Beckenried) is reporting “hard / spring snow” with 14in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Beckenried Snow Report
Snow report from Engelberg (11 miles from Beckenried)
| Upper Snow Depths | 39in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | hard spring snow |
| Last Snow | 29 March |
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 6,562ft | 35°F
 +1in
| 28°F
+12in
| 33°F
 +1in
| 49°F
 | 49°F
| 41°F
| 48°F
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 4,003ft | 48°F
| 40°F
+1in
| 42°F
| 58°F
| 58°F
| 50°F
| 55°F
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 1,444ft | 57°F
| 48°F
 | 51°F
| 64°F
| 66°F
 | 61°F
| 67°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 5,673ft | varying 4,951ft | varying 4,787ft | ||||
| Max Town | 57°F | 48°F | 51°F | 64°F | 66°F | 61°F | 67°F |
| Min Town | 49°F | 42°F | 44°F | 47°F | 53°F | 51°F | 51°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Beckenried Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 57°F
Min 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 49°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 5,673ft to 5,148ft, with rain below.
Max 48°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 12in New Snow
Rain early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 4,951ft to 2,818ft, with rain below.
Max 51°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 4,787ft to 3,770ft, with rain below.
Max 64°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 64°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 66°F
Min 53°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 53°F to daytime highs around 66°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 61°F
Min 51°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 51°F to daytime highs around 61°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 67°F
Min 51°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 51°F to daytime highs around 67°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
This Snow Forecast for Beckenried, Switzerland gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Beckenried, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Beckenried Snow Forecast updated at 13:34 PDT, next update expected 19:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Beckenried
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andermatt | 30in | 36in | |||||||
| Meiringen - Hasliberg | 27in | 27in | |||||||
| Engelberg | 23in | 25in | |||||||
| Disentis Sedrun | 22in | 22in | |||||||
| Bürglen | 7in | 7in | |||||||
| Einsiedeln | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| Unteriberg | 1in | 1in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Beckenried
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Beckenried, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Beckenried, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Beckenried is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Beckenried will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Beckenried for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.